Lockton hires Gelot as SVP, insurance claims counsel

Lockton Companies said Marie-France Gelot has joined its New York office as senior vice president, Insurance Claims Counsel with the Lockton Financial Services Group. She will work closely with Lockton’s financial institution and commercial clients on complex insurance claims and coverage issues in directors and officers (D&O) liability, professional liability, employment practices liability, crime/fidelity, and fiduciary liability. Lockton is the world’s largest privately held, independent insurance broker.

Gelot brings more than 15 years of experience in the insurance industry to Lockton, as she previously served as a senior vice president and claims advocate at Marsh & McLennan’s FINPRO Practice.

Prior to that role, she was an associate attorney at two prominent insurance coverage law firms where she handled complex claims and coverage issues focusing on financial and professional lines insurance.

“Professional liability, D&O, and employment practices claims have become increasingly complex, and it takes a very special skill set to help companies navigate through those complicated issues,“ said Tim Ryan, COO of Lockton’s New York office. “Marie-France possesses the talent and expertise our clients need now and in the future. We’re excited that she’s part of our team.”

Gelot added, “I am delighted to join Lockton and look forward to cementing relationships with its current and prospective clients, resolving difficult claims issues, and expanding the claims advocacy team in the New York office.”

A licensed property and casualty broker, Gelot received her Bachelor of Arts in political science from McGill University (Quebec, Canada) and a JD from New York Law School. She is also fluent in French and Spanish.